UK, Australia, Canada sanction Israel’s Ben-Gvir, Smotrich for inciting violence

The United Kingdom, together with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway, have imposed sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing their repeated incitement of violence against Palestinians amid the Gaza war. 

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said Tuesday the measures, including asset freezes and travel bans, take effect immediately.

Smotrich serves as Israel’s finance minister, while Ben-Gvir, a West Bank settler, is…